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The main reason [[Beneath the Mask|people don’t act as how they would in real life is fear of reprisal]] and the rules that are put by society. For example, one of the reasons games like [[Grand Theft Auto]] are so popular is because people are able to break the rules without reprimand. |
The main reason [[Beneath the Mask|people don’t act as how they would in real life is fear of reprisal]] and the rules that are put by society. For example, one of the reasons games like [[Grand Theft Auto]] are so popular is because people are able to break the rules without reprimand. |
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In essence, fictional characters are a reflection of ourselves. This is one of the reasons people like and/or get obsessed with certain characters. People get into fights, defend, [[Shipping|and even fight for the romantic situation]] of fictional characters. They feel [[Audience Surrogate|they are that character]]. In essence, that fictional character is a synonym of your own self. |
In essence, fictional characters are a reflection of ourselves. This is one of the reasons people like and/or get obsessed with certain characters. People get into fights, defend, [[Shipping|and even fight for the romantic situation]] of fictional characters. They feel [[Audience Surrogate|they are that character]]. In essence, that fictional character is a synonym of your own self. [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Identification_%28literature%29 This happens through a process called "identification"]. It is easier for a person to like a character that has similar attributes, struggles, and defects as themselves. Identification is the “link” between a spectator (fan) and a fictional character. Thanks to this process, spectators (fans) see themselves in the fictional character. |
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[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Identification_%28literature%29 “Identification is a largely unconscious process. Even though people (fans) are aware that they like a character, they aren’t aware that they actually see that character as an alter ego, a version of them, or a projection of her aspirations for herself. Most characters (including villains) elicit some degree of identification on the part of the spectator”] 1. |
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